Perhaps I might ask the Minister about work allowances, which were referred to by the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Leicester. The Minister’s response left me unsure whether, as time goes on, they will be increased in line with inflation. They are a major element of support for those who are in work.
Welfare Benefits Up-rating Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Bishop of Ripon and Leeds
(Bishops (affiliation))
in the House of Lords on Monday, 25 February 2013.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on Welfare Benefits Up-rating Bill.
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